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Odesa

City of Ukraine
Odesa is a large city, the administrative, economic, and cultural center of the Odesa Oblast, located on the northwestern coast of the Black Sea, near the mouth of the Dniester River and several estuaries. It is the third-largest city in Ukraine, known for its unique geographical location and multicultural population, numbering about 1 million people. The modern founding of Odesa as a port city dates back to 1794, which spurred rapid development of trade and economy. The city gained the status of a free port in 1819, contributing to its rapid growth and transforming it into a significant trade, industrial, and scientific hub of the Black Sea region.
1794
Construction of the port and city began
1810
The first city theater opened
1819
The city received free port status
1865
The Imperial Novorossiysk University was founded
1887
A new building of the Odesa Opera House opened, becoming an architectural masterpiece
1919
The Odesa Film Studio was established
1965
The city was awarded the honorary title of Hero City
2017
A new passenger terminal of the international airport opened
2019
Odesa joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature
2023
The historic city center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
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The shopping center commented on the” detention " of a guy with heart defects and oligophrenia in Odessa

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War in Ukraine • June 1, 12:47 PM • 47054 views
As a result of the Russian rocket attack on the port of Odessa, two civilians were injured

Two people were wounded by shrapnel from a Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions fired at the port infrastructure of Odessa in the evening.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 08:08 PM • 32736 views
In Odessa, an explosion occurred: the invaders probably hit the Iskander

An explosion occurred in Odessa amid the announcement of an air alert and the threat of ballistic missile strikes by the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 04:38 PM • 74287 views
Transcarpathian wine received an official Geographical Indication

The Ukrainian national office of intellectual property and innovation has registered a new geographical indication - "Transcarpathia/Transcarpathian wine". This indication will be used for white, pink and red wines produced in the south-western part of the Transcarpathian region.

Economy • May 31, 02:37 PM • 24606 views
Germany to transfer another Patriot system to Ukraine

Germany will transfer another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine and provide additional military assistance in the amount of 500 million euros.

War in Ukraine • May 31, 01:41 PM • 21789 views
Allowed the accountant to assign 4 million hryvnias of payments to fighters: in the Odessa region, an official of a military unit received suspicion

An official of a military unit in the Odessa region allowed an accountant to illegally transfer more than 4 million hryvnias intended for payments to soldiers to his bank account.

Crimes and emergencies • May 31, 07:32 AM • 23631 views
Air defense missiles and drones: Pistorius arrived in Odessa, where he announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine

German defense minister Boris Pistorius announced a new arms package for Ukraine worth 500 million euros during his unannounced visit to Odessa.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 06:11 PM • 29858 views
BEB reported on the exposure of customs officers who contributed to the" gray " export in the Odessa region

It is established that officials of customs posts of the Odessa customs on the basis of documents containing false information issued certificates of origin of agricultural products to the exporting company.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 03:28 PM • 36267 views
In Mykolaiv Oblast, the head of a defense enterprise is suspected of embezzling over 2 million hryvnias

The head of a defense enterprise in Mykolaiv is suspected of embezzling more than two million hryvnias. A man can be threatened up to 12 years of imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • May 30, 03:26 PM • 35380 views
Receipts of foreign currency earnings through Odessa ports increased to 5 55 billion

By order of the Odessa regional administration No. 19, foreign currency receipts to the budget of Ukraine were increased to 5 55 billion. by improving financial discipline.

Economy • May 30, 02:54 PM • 24515 views
The court arrested ex-military commissar Borisov with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 140 million

The court arrested former Odessa military commissar Yevhen Borisov with the possibility of bail in the amount of UAH 140 million on suspicion of organizing the legalization of illegal income in the amount of more than UAH 142 million.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 02:37 PM • 21767 views
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This year will be indicative from the point of view of sustainability and functioning of the agricultural business – UKAB

2024 will be a significant year in terms of the sustainability and functioning of the agricultural business. It will show how much farmers were able to adapt to the realities due to the losses from the war.

Economy • May 30, 01:06 PM • 144153 views
BEB came with searches at the Odessa customs in the case of "gray" grain export-source

Beb detectives conduct investigative actions in the premises of the customs itself, as well as at customs posts and seize documentation. According to sources, several individuals were handed suspicions in the case of "gray" export.

Economy • May 30, 11:57 AM • 25586 views
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Elon Musk may become an adviser to Donald Trump in the White House if the latter wins the next US presidential election, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

News of the World • May 30, 11:14 AM • 22154 views
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"Odessa Portside plant" plays an important role in the work of the grain corridor - MPs

"Odessa Portside plant" plays an important role in the work of the grain corridor, people's deputies say.

Economy • May 30, 08:59 AM • 113525 views
The court today plans to choose a measure of restraint for ex-military Borisov

The court plans to choose a measure of restraint for the former Odessa soldier Yevgeny Borisov on suspicion of organizing the legalization of illegal income in more than 142 million Hryvnia.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 08:12 AM • 20605 views
Galushchenko discussed with the Turkish ambassador increasing the flexibility of the energy system and installing mobile power plants

The minister of energy of Ukraine discussed with the Turkish ambassador the difficult situation in the Ukrainian energy system caused by russian attacks, and cooperation to increase the capacity to generate electricity, including through mobile power plants and distributed generation, to survive the next winter.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 11:39 PM • 102818 views
Explosion in Odessa, residents urged to stay in shelters

In Odessa, Ukraine, an explosion occurred, and residents were urged to stay in safe places.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 07:34 PM • 28949 views
A missile threat has been detected in areas where an alert has been issued

An enemy missile threat was detected in the regions of Ukraine where an alert was issued.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 07:30 PM • 27103 views
The case against the Odessa military commissar Borisov was transferred to the court

The former head of the Odessa regional shopping center and joint venture, accused of illegal enrichment in the amount of more than 140 million Hryvnia, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 29, 01:22 PM • 16870 views
In Ukraine, farmers and law firms most often close their businesses: what was the reason

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the number of closures of businesses in the legal sphere and agricultural enterprises has increased. The highest levels of business closures were recorded in Kiev and the region, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, as well as Odessa, Zaporizhia and Kiev regions

Economy • May 29, 11:36 AM • 16088 views
Set fire to electrical substations in Odessa region: a European who worked for the FSB was detained

A European citizen who works for the Russian Federal Security Service was detained for setting fire to electrical substations in the Odessa region, trying to de-energize hundreds of buildings and critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 11:08 AM • 20536 views
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BAB conducts searches in the company controlled by Odessa businessmen Groza and Naumenko in the case of "gray" grain exports – source

Detectives from the Bureau of Economic Security are conducting searches at the Atoll Granum company, controlled by Odessa businessmen Sergei Groza and Vladimir Naumenko, suspected of "gray" grain exports from the Olympex terminal without paying taxes.

Economy • May 29, 08:51 AM • 101981 views
Bad weather and Russian drone attack disrupted power supply in Ukraine, imports from 5 countries are planned - Ukrenergo

In Odesa region, more than 2,000 consumers lost power due to bad weather, and a nighttime drone attack caused a 2-hour power outage in Rivne region.

Society • May 29, 08:29 AM • 50924 views
OPP is still waiting for documents from the company Allseeds, which jeopardized the operation of the grain corridor

Odesa Port Plant is still waiting for documents from Alseeds.

Economy • May 29, 08:15 AM • 167928 views
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Solving the issue of "gray" grain exports would allow not to increase taxes and electricity prices - Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation

If the issue of "gray" grain exports were solved, the authorities would not have to raise taxes for businesses and increase electricity prices for households.

Economy • May 29, 05:51 AM • 103806 views
Heavy rain floods Odesa streets, city services work to eliminate flooding

Heavy rain in Odesa caused flooding in the streets, but city crews worked to eliminate the flooding.

Society • May 29, 03:53 AM • 25675 views
russia is attacking: missile threats spotted in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions

Ukraine announces an air alert in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions due to a missile threat.

War in Ukraine • May 29, 03:05 AM • 27985 views
russia launches a missile attack on Odesa's port infrastructure

On May 28, a terrorist country fired rockets at Odesa's port infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 10:12 PM • 27782 views
Explosion occurs in Odesa amid air raid alert

An explosion occurs in Odesa amid a ballistic threat from Crimea. Authorities urged residents to stay in shelters.

War in Ukraine • May 28, 01:29 PM • 15875 views